US20170307193A1 - Driving Device and Lighting Device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a driving device and a lighting device.
- a lighting device used as the downlight may be embedded in a ceiling.
- a technology of fixing an electric wire (cable) that is drawn out from a lighting device (driving device) without using an extra part such as a metal fitting has been known (Japanese Laid-open Patent Publication No. 2012-048996).
- the present invention is made for the foregoing reasons, and an objective of the present invention is to provide a driving device and a lighting device that can prevent a cable from being entangled due to rotational movement.
- a driving device includes a first rotational unit and a holding unit.
- the first rotational unit is disposed with an object to be operated on one surface side intersecting with a first rotating shaft, and rotationally moves around the first rotating shaft with the object to be operated.
- the holding unit is disposed on another surface side of the first rotational unit, and rotationally moves with the first rotational unit and holding a cable for supplying power to the object to be operated at a position away from the first rotational unit toward the other surface side, while placing the cable along the first rotating shaft.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a side view (partial perspective view) illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a frame body according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a first rotational unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the first rotational unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a second rotational unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a first driving unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the first driving unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a second driving unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a rear view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an installation example of the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a comparison of cable displacement due to the rotational movement between a lighting device according to a comparative example and the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- a lighting device 1 will be described as an example of a driving device, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- the lighting device 1 includes a light source 100 as an object to be operated.
- the driving device is not limited to the lighting device 1 according to the embodiment that will be described below.
- the driving device is not limited to the lighting device 1 , and may be used as any device corresponding to an object, as long as the direction of the object to be operated can be changed in a desirable direction.
- the drawings are schematic, and it should also be noted that the dimensional relation of the components and the ratios of the components, for example, may differ from the actual ones. It should further be noted that the respective drawings may include portions that have different dimensional relations and ratios.
- FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are perspective views each illustrating a lighting device according to an embodiment. More specifically, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lighting device 1 , when viewed from the opposite side of a light source unit 3 . Furthermore, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lighting device 1 , when viewed from the light source unit 3 side. In FIG. 2 , a lens (optical member) is omitted so as to illustrate a light source 100 of the light source unit 3 .
- FIG. 3 is a side view (partial perspective view) illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment. More specifically, FIG. 3 is a diagram of the lighting device 1 , when seen through a frame body 10 .
- a Y axis indicates a direction along a first rotating shaft (see the rotating shaft PV 1 in FIG. 16 ) that is a rotating shaft of a first rotational unit 20 , which will be described below.
- An X axis and a Z axis indicate axes that are orthogonal to each other in the plane perpendicular to the Y axis.
- the X axis is a direction along a second rotating shaft that is a rotating shaft of a second rotational unit 30 at a position (initial position) when the lighting device 1 is to be mounted.
- the following explains the configuration of the lighting device 1 based on the initial position state of the lighting device 1 , except where change in direction such as an inclination of the lighting device 1 is referred.
- the lighting device 1 includes the frame body 10 , an angle adjustment device 2 , the light source unit 3 , a plurality of fixtures 4 , a pair of covers 5 as a cover unit, a heat sink 60 as a heat radiation unit, a holding unit 70 , and a cable 8 .
- the lighting device 1 may also include a power source unit 9 (see FIG. 15 ).
- the light source unit 3 is an object to be operated the direction of which is to be changed.
- the light source unit 3 includes the light source 100 such as a light emitting diode (LED), a reflection plate 101 , and a holding member 102 for holding the lens described above.
- the light source 100 may also be a chip on board (COB) and the like.
- the light source unit 3 is mounted on the angle adjustment device 2 , and the details will be described later.
- three fixtures 4 - 1 , 4 - 2 , and 4 - 3 are provided.
- the fixtures 4 - 1 , 4 - 2 , and 4 - 3 need not be distinguished from each other, they are referred to as the fixture 4 .
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a frame body according to the embodiment.
- the frame body 10 is formed of resin and the like.
- the frame body 10 is embedded in an embedding hole that is provided on a ceiling surface (see a ceiling CL in FIG. 15 ) and the like, and the details will be described later.
- the positive Y axis direction is the upward direction
- the negative Y axis direction is the downward direction
- a direction perpendicular to the Y axis is the horizontal direction.
- the negative Y axis direction is the gravity direction
- a plane perpendicular to the Y axis is a horizontal plane.
- Internal teeth 11 are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 10 . More specifically, the internal teeth 11 are formed along the inner periphery of an end (hereinafter, also referred to as an “upper end”) of the frame body 10 in the shaft direction. Furthermore, an inner flange unit 12 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 10 . More specifically, the inner flange unit 12 that extends toward the center from the inner peripheral surface is formed on the other end (hereinafter, also referred to as a “lower end”) of the frame body 10 in the shaft direction. A pair of projection units 121 and 122 that project to the upper end side are formed on the inner flange unit 12 .
- the projection units 121 and 122 of the frame body 10 restrict the rotational movement of the angle adjustment device 2 around the shaft of the frame body 10 , and the details will be described later.
- the limit switch 22 is illustrated to indicate the positional relation with the projection units 121 and 122 .
- the limit switch 22 is mounted on the first rotational unit 20 , which will be described below.
- the angle adjustment device 2 includes the first rotational unit 20 , the second rotational unit 30 , and a spring member 40 , which will be described below.
- FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are perspective views each illustrating a first rotational unit according to the embodiment.
- the light source 100 is disposed so as to face a surface 201 side that intersects with the first rotating shaft, and the first rotational unit 20 rotationally moves around the first rotating shaft with the light source 100 .
- an opening surface at an outer flange unit 23 side is another surface 202 .
- the surface 201 is an opening surface at the side opposite to the outer flange unit 23 .
- the limit switch 22 is disposed in a concave 211 that is formed on a part of the outer periphery of the base unit 21 . Furthermore, the pair of projection units 121 and 122 are provided on the inner flange unit 12 of the frame body 10 as described above. Consequently, the projection units 121 and 122 of the inner flange unit 12 restrict the rotation of the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction that is caused by a first driving unit 27 , which will be described below. A lever 221 is provided on the limit switch 22 .
- the angle adjustment device 2 detects the limit of the rotation angle that has been set, when the lever 221 of the limit switch 22 is rotationally moved by one of the projection units 121 and 122 of the inner flange unit 12 .
- the limit is used to control the motor, such as to stop operating a first motor 271 , which will be described below.
- the rotation angle of the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction is in a range substantially 360 degrees, by the limit switch 22 as well as the projection units 121 and 122 of the inner flange unit 12 .
- the first rotational unit 20 supports the second rotational unit 30 , and the second rotational unit 30 rotationally moves around the second rotating shaft being different from the first rotating shaft.
- the second rotational unit 30 has a hollow columnar shape (sectional surface has an annular shape), one side of which is opened.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a second rotational unit according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment. More specifically, FIG. 8 is a plan view excluding the cover 5 , the heat sink 60 , and the like of the lighting device 1 , to illustrate the second rotational unit 30 .
- the second rotational unit 30 is formed of resin and the like.
- the second rotational unit 30 includes a base unit 31 one surface of which in the shaft direction is formed with a through hole 311 .
- a holding member 104 for holding the light source 100 to which power is supplied from a cable 103 and the like is disposed in the through hole 311 of the base unit 31 .
- the cable 103 is integrated into the cable 8 and is drawn out from the lighting device 1 , and the details will be described later.
- a fixing hole 312 for fixing a second driving unit 32 which will be described below, is provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the base unit 31 , and the details will be described later.
- a pair of pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the second rotational unit 30 .
- the pair of pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 are disposed on a single straight line (same straight line) that is perpendicular to the shaft line of the second rotational unit 30 .
- the pair of pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 are disposed on a single straight line (same straight line) along the X axis.
- the positions of the pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 on the XZ plane are changed, due to the rotational movement of the first rotational unit 20 .
- An insertion hole 341 is formed in the center portion of the pivotally supporting part 34 . Furthermore, similar to the insertion hole 341 of the pivotally supporting part 34 , an insertion hole (not illustrated) is formed in the center portion of the pivotally supporting part 33 , and an end of a shaft member 35 is fitted into the insertion hole of the pivotally supporting part 33 . Furthermore, similar to the shaft member 35 of the pivotally supporting part 33 , an end of a shaft member 35 is fitted into the insertion hole 341 of the pivotally supporting part 34 .
- the shaft line of the pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 passes through the base unit 31 of the second rotational unit 30 other than the center. More particularly, in FIG. 8 , in the plan view of the second rotational unit 30 , the shaft line of the pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 extends in the direction along the X axis, and passes through the position that is shifted (offset) from the center of the base unit 31 of the second rotational unit 30 , in the positive Z axis direction.
- a direction toward which the negative Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 of the second rotational unit 30 rotates in the downward direction is referred to as a plus direction.
- a direction toward which the positive Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 of the second rotational unit 30 rotates in the downward direction is referred to as a minus direction.
- the first driving unit 27 that rotatably drives the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction and the second driving unit 32 that rotatably drives the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction will now be described.
- the output rotating shaft 272 when the output rotating shaft 272 is inserted into a through hole 411 of the first bracket unit 41 , and when the first motor 271 is fixed to the first bracket unit 41 using a fixing mechanism such as a screw, the output rotating shaft 272 is disposed so that the direction of the output rotating shaft 272 is along the opening surface of the frame body 10 .
- the direction of the output rotating shaft 272 of the first motor 271 is the direction perpendicular to the Y axis.
- a stepping motor is used for the first motor 271 , and the first motor 271 is connected to a driving circuit (not illustrated) through a lead wire (not illustrated) extending from the first motor 271 .
- the gear 273 mounted on the output rotating shaft 272 is meshed with a gear 282 that is mounted on an end of a rotating shaft 281 of a first gear unit 28 at the side where the rotating shaft 281 of the first gear unit 28 is inserted into a through hole 412 of the first bracket unit 41 .
- a worm 283 is mounted on the tip end of the rotating shaft 281 of the first gear unit 28 .
- the worm 283 is the worm of a worm gear.
- the worm 283 is a screw-shaped gear has a cylindrical shape.
- a shaft conversion unit 29 includes a rotating shaft 291 , a worm wheel 292 , and a gear 293 .
- the worm wheel 292 of the shaft conversion unit 29 is meshed with the worm 283 .
- the gear 293 of the shaft conversion unit 29 is meshed with the internal teeth 11 that are formed along the inner periphery of the frame body 10 . Consequently, the first rotational unit 20 rotates in the horizontal direction corresponding to the output of the first driving unit 27 .
- the spring member 40 includes a wall 413 that surrounds the periphery of the first gear unit 28 and the shaft conversion unit 29 as illustrated in FIG. 10 .
- the spring member 40 includes an urging unit 42 that is formed as a spring.
- the urging unit 42 continues to the lower end of the first bracket unit 41 .
- the spring member 40 urges the second rotational unit 30 in the negative Y axis direction through the urging unit 42 .
- the urging unit 42 of the spring member 40 urges the positive Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 of the second rotational unit 30 in FIG. 8 , in the downward direction.
- the urging unit 42 of the spring member 40 urges the second rotational unit 30 in the minus direction.
- the urging unit 42 of the spring member 40 may urge the second rotational unit 30 over the entire rotation range in the vertical direction.
- the spring member 40 rotationally moves in the horizontal direction with the second rotational unit 30 .
- the urging unit 42 of the spring member 40 may also be provided on a second bracket 322 (see FIG. 3 ), which will be described below.
- the second bracket 322 may be a spring member.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a second driving unit according to the embodiment.
- the second driving unit 32 includes a second motor 321 serving as a driving source, the second bracket 322 (see FIG. 3 ), and a fixing gear 323 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates a state excluding the second bracket 322 to describe the configuration of the second driving unit 32 .
- the configuration of the second driving unit 32 illustrated in FIG. 11 indicates a position (state) when the second bracket 322 is holding the second driving unit 32 .
- a gear 325 is mounted on the tip end of an output rotating shaft 324 of the second motor 321 .
- the second motor 321 is fixed to the second bracket 322 that is fixed to the first rotational unit 20 .
- the output rotating shaft 324 is disposed so that the direction of the output rotating shaft 324 is along the opening surface of the frame body 10 .
- the direction of the output rotating shaft 324 of the second motor 321 is the direction perpendicular to the Y axis.
- a stepping motor is used for the second motor 321 , and the second motor 321 is connected to a driving circuit (not illustrated) through a lead wire (not illustrated) extending from the second motor 321 .
- the gear 325 mounted on the output rotating shaft 324 is meshed with a large diameter gear 362 that is mounted on a rotating shaft 361 of a stepped gear unit 36 .
- a small diameter gear 363 is also mounted on the rotating shaft 361 of the stepped gear unit 36 .
- the second bracket 322 rotatably supports the stepped gear unit 36 .
- a gear 372 mounted on a rotating shaft 371 of a first gear unit 37 is meshed with the small diameter gear 363 of the stepped gear unit 36 . Furthermore, a worm 373 is mounted on the tip end of the rotating shaft 371 of the first gear unit 37 . In other words, the worm 373 is the worm of a worm gear.
- the worm 373 is a screw-shaped gear having a cylindrical shape.
- the second bracket 322 rotatably supports the first gear unit 37 .
- a limit switch 38 is disposed on the second bracket 322 . Furthermore, a pair of projection units 326 and 327 are formed on a surface facing the limit switch 38 of the fixing gear 323 . Thus, the projection units 326 and 327 restrict the rotation of the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction that is caused by the second driving unit 32 .
- a lever (not illustrated) similar to the lever 221 of the limit switch 22 is provided on the limit switch 38 . In other words, the angle adjustment device 2 electrically detects the rotating operation of the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction, by the limit switch 38 fixed to the second bracket 322 as well as the projection units 326 and 327 of the fixing gear 323 .
- the angle adjustment device 2 detects the limit of the rotation angle that has been set, when the lever of the limit switch 38 is rotationally moved by one of the projection units 326 and 327 of the fixing gear 323 .
- the limit is used to control the motor, such as to stop operating the second motor 321 .
- the limit switch 38 and the projection units 326 and 327 of the fixing gear 323 restrict the rotation angle of the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction, to a range from ⁇ 30 degrees to +45 degrees.
- FIG. 12 illustrates a state when the second rotational unit 30 is inclined in a direction toward which the negative Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supporting parts 33 and 34 (see FIG. 7 ) of the second rotational unit 30 rotates in the downward direction, that is, when the second rotational unit 30 is inclined in the plus direction.
- FIG. 12 is a main part perspective view illustrating an inclination of the lighting device according to the embodiment. In this manner, the second rotational unit 30 can rotate to a predetermined angle in both vertical directions.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a rear view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- the pair of covers 5 , the heat sink 60 , and the holding unit 70 are disposed on the other surface 202 side of the first rotational unit 20 in the lighting device 1 .
- the heat sink 60 is disposed upright on the other surface 202 side of the first rotational unit 20 . More specifically, the heat sink 60 is fixed to the second rotational unit 30 of the angle adjustment device 2 , and is projected in the positive Y axis direction.
- a plurality of heat radiation fins 61 are arranged side by side in the heat sink 60 . In FIG. 13 , the heat radiation fins 61 are arranged side by side in the X axis direction. Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 13 , it is possible to rotate the lighting device 1 to a desirable angle, by a notch 611 of each of the heat radiation fins 61 , without the rotation of the lighting device 1 in the plus direction being restricted by the heat sink 60 .
- the pair of covers 5 are overlapped with at least a part of the heat sink 60 on the other surface 202 side of the first rotational unit 20 excluding the upright portion.
- the pair of covers 5 are provided at positions with the heat sink 60 interposed therebetween, in a direction toward which the heat radiation fins 61 are arranged side by side.
- the pair of covers 5 are provided at positions with the heat sink 60 interposed therebetween, in the X axis direction.
- an insertion hole 51 is provided on one of the covers 5 , and for example, the cable 8 for supplying power to the light source 100 is drawn out from the lighting device 1 .
- the holding unit 70 is disposed on the other surface 202 side of the first rotational unit 20 , and rotationally moves with the first rotational unit 20 .
- the holding unit 70 is formed of a metal material such as aluminum.
- the holding unit 70 may be formed of any material as long as the holding unit 70 can hold the cable 8 in a desirable direction.
- the holding unit 70 holds the cable 8 at a position away from the first rotational unit 20 toward the other surface 202 side, while placing the cable 8 along the first rotating shaft. A specific configuration of the holding unit 70 on this point will now be described.
- the holding unit 70 includes a pair of upright units 71 , a coupling unit 72 , and a standing unit 721 .
- the pair of upright units 71 are fixed to the pair of covers 5 , respectively, and are disposed upright in a direction away from the other surface 202 of the first rotational unit 20 (positive Y axis direction in FIG. 13 ). More specifically, the pair of upright units 71 are fixed to the pair of covers 5 , respectively, by an extension unit 711 that is provided on an end of each of the pair of upright units 71 .
- the extension unit 711 of the upright unit 71 is fixed to the cover 5 using a screw mechanism and the like.
- the coupling unit 72 continues to the pair of upright units 71 . More specifically, both ends of the coupling unit 72 continue to the other ends (ends in the positive Y axis direction side) of the pair of upright units 71 , respectively. For example, the coupling unit 72 extends in the horizontal direction (X axis direction in FIG. 14 ), and continues to each of the other ends of the pair of upright units 71 .
- distance between the pair of upright units 71 of the holding unit 70 is larger than the width of the heat sink 60 .
- the coupling unit 72 of the holding unit 70 is provided at a position higher than that of the heat sink 60 . More specifically, the coupling unit 72 of the holding unit 70 is provided at a position higher than that of the heat sink 60 , when the position of the heat sink 60 becomes highest corresponding to the rotational movement of the second rotational unit 30 . Furthermore, the holding unit 70 and the heat sink 60 rotationally move with the first rotational unit 20 . In this manner, the holding unit 70 is provided at the position free from obstructing the rotational movement of the second rotational unit 30 .
- the standing unit 721 is a projection that stands along the first rotating shaft and to which the cable 8 is fixed.
- the standing unit 721 is provided on the center portion of the coupling unit 72 .
- the standing unit 721 causes the cable 8 to stand in a direction away from the other surface 202 side of the first rotational unit 20 , at a position where the cable 8 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft.
- the lighting device 1 can prevent the entanglement of a cable due to the rotational movement, by causing the cable 8 to extend along the first rotating shaft at the position where the cable 8 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an installation example of the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- the lighting device 1 when the frame body 10 is fitted into an embedding hole HL that is provided on the ceiling CL, the lighting device 1 is embedded in the ceiling CL.
- the fixtures 4 are fixed on the outer periphery of the frame body 10 at equal intervals in the circumference direction, and the frame body 10 is fixed in the embedding hole HL by the fixtures 4 .
- the lighting device 1 is installed on the ceiling CL, by being fitted into the embedding hole HL by the fixtures 4 that extend from the outer periphery of the frame body 10 toward the outside.
- the fixtures 4 are formed of an elastic material and the like, and an installer of the lighting device 1 inserts the frame body 10 into the embedding hole HL, while pushing and narrowing the fixtures 4 (a state when the fixtures 4 are directed upward in FIG. 15 ).
- the frame body 10 is inserted into the embedding hole HL, and when the fixtures 4 are spread to the original state by the own urging force behind the ceiling CL (upper side of the ceiling CL), the frame body 10 is fitted into the embedding hole HL, and the lighting device 1 is installed on the ceiling CL.
- the power source unit 9 of the lighting device 1 is also installed behind the ceiling CL (upper side of the ceiling CL).
- the cable 8 that is drawn out from the lighting device 1 is connected to the power source unit 9 .
- the lighting device 1 and the power source unit 9 are disposed side by side behind the ceiling CL (upper side of the ceiling CL) in the horizontal direction. Consequently, the lighting device 1 rotates around the power source unit 9 , and distance between the insertion hole 51 of the cover 5 from which the cable 8 is drawn out from the lighting device 1 and the power source unit 9 is varied.
- a fixture 4 - 3 among the fixtures 4 holds the cable 8 between the holding unit 70 and the power source unit 9 .
- the cable 8 is held using the fixture 4 - 3 that is positioned between the insertion hole 51 of the cover 5 from which the cable 8 is drawn out from the lighting device 1 and the power source unit 9 . More specifically, in the example illustrated in FIG.
- the cable 8 is fitted to the standing unit 721 of the holding unit 70 as well as the fixture 4 - 3 , using a fixing member 81 .
- the standing unit 721 of the holding unit 70 as well as the fixture 4 - 3 holds the cable 8 . Consequently, as illustrated in FIG. 15 , even when the lighting device 1 and the power source unit 9 are arranged side by side, it is possible to prevent the entanglement of the cable 8 due to the rotational movement of the lighting device 1 .
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a comparison of cable displacement due to the rotational movement between a lighting device according to a comparative example and the lighting device according to the embodiment.
- a lighting device 500 illustrated in FIG. 16 is a lighting device according to a comparative example.
- the lighting device 500 includes an upright unit 510 and a coupling unit 520 .
- the lighting device 500 differs from the lighting device 1 in not including a standing unit that causes a cable 80 to stand in a direction away from the other surface 202 of the first rotational unit 20 , at the position where the cable 80 is overlapped with a first rotating shaft PV 500 .
- the rest of the lighting device 500 is the same as that of the lighting device 1 .
- the same reference numerals denote the same components as those of the lighting device 1 , and descriptions thereof will be omitted.
- the lighting device 500 does not include the standing unit that causes the cable 80 to stand in the direction away from the other surface 202 of the first rotational unit 20 , at the position where the cable 80 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft PV 500 , the cable 80 extends from a portion where one of the upright units 510 and the coupling unit 520 are continued to the portion where the cable 80 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft PV 500 , in an oblique direction.
- the displacement of the cable 80 is increased, as illustrated in the displacement amount AR 500 in FIG. 16 .
- the lighting device 1 includes the standing unit 721 that causes the cable 8 to stand in the direction away from the other surface 202 of the first rotational unit 20 , at the position where the cable 8 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft PV 1 .
- the cable 8 extends in the direction away from the other surface 202 of the first rotational unit 20 , at the position where the cable 8 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft PV 1 . Consequently, in the lighting device 1 , when the lighting device 1 is rotationally moved around the first rotating shaft PV 1 , the displacement of the cable 8 is reduced compared to that of the displacement amount AR 500 of the cable 80 in the lighting device 500 , as illustrated in the displacement amount AR 1 in FIG. 16 .
- the cable 8 integrally rotates (coaxially rotates) with the lighting device 1 , thereby suppressing the load applied to the cable 8 . Furthermore, because the displacement amount of the cable is reduced due to the coaxial rotation, the lighting device 1 can reduce constraints made on space.
- the angle adjustment device 2 remotely operates the first driving unit 27 (first motor 271 ) and the second driving unit 32 (second motor 321 ) using wireless communication.
- the angle adjustment device 2 includes a control unit for wirelessly operating the irradiation direction of the lighting device 1 .
- the control unit includes a transmission unit (remote controller) operated by an operator, a reception unit that is provided on the second rotational unit 30 and that receives control radio waves transmitted from the transmission unit, and a control device that controls the operations of the first motor 271 and the second motor 321 , based on the control waves received by the reception unit.
- a conventional technique is applied to the control unit.
- the detailed description and drawings of the control unit will be omitted.
- the angle adjustment device 2 is set so that the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction when a single pulse is applied to the first motor 271 , and the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction when a single pulse is applied to the second motor 321 are matched or about the same degree.
- the gear ratio between the first driving unit 27 and the second driving unit 32 may be determined so that the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction when a single pulse is applied to the first driving unit 27 , and the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction when a single pulse is applied to the second driving unit 32 are matched or about the same degree.
- the first rotational unit 20 rotates in the horizontal direction, and as a result, can rotate the irradiation direction (irradiation shaft) in the horizontal direction while maintaining the inclination angle relative to the vertical line.
- the rotating operation of the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction by the first driving unit 27 , and the rotating operation of the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction by the second driving unit 32 have been described separately.
- the control unit can simultaneously control the first driving unit 27 and the second driving unit 32 , when an operator performs the operation using a remote controller.
- the angle adjustment device 2 can simultaneously perform the rotating operation of the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction and the rotating operation of the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction.
- the angle adjustment device 2 includes the first driving unit 27 for rotatably driving the first rotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction and the second driving unit 32 for rotatably driving the second rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction, which are disposed on the first rotational unit 20 .
- the angle adjustment device 2 such as this, it is possible to reduce the size, especially the whole length, of the lighting device 1 .
- the lighting device 1 suitable for a ceiling universal downlight to be embedded in a ceiling that has a limited depth.
- the internal teeth 11 on the inner periphery of the frame body 10 , it is possible to reduce not only the size of the angle adjustment device 2 in the horizontal direction, but also the outer diameter of the frame body 10 , compared to a case where external teeth are formed on the outer periphery of the frame body 10 . Consequently, it is possible to provide the lighting device 1 that can correspond to a smaller embedding hole.
- the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.
- the present invention includes those configured by suitably combining the components described above.
- further advantages and modifications may easily be derived by those skilled in the art.
- the broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications are possible.
- the control unit can simultaneously and remotely operate the lighting devices 1 using a single remote controller. Furthermore, the control unit not only remotely operates the lighting devices 1 through the wireless communication, but may also operate the lighting devices 1 by connecting an operation unit that is to be operated by an operator with the angle adjustment device 2 by wire, for example.
- the lighting device 1 is embedded in a ceiling.
- the present embodiment may also be applied to the lighting device 1 that is connected to an arm or the like, and that is hung down from a ceiling surface or a wall surface; the lighting device 1 that is supported by a base connected to the arm; and the like.
- the first motor 271 and the second motor 321 are not limited to a stepping motor, and may be a direct current (DC) motor, a DC brushless motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, or the like.
- the driving force of the driving source is the electric drive unit using a motor.
- the driving force of the driving source may also be a manual drive unit such as a hand of a user and the like.
- the light source as the object to be operated is not limited to the LED, and for example, may also be another light source such as a krypton bulb.
- the driving device may be used for changing the direction of any object to be operated, in addition to changing the direction of the light source 100 illustrated in the lighting device 1 according to the embodiment.
- the object to be operated may be a monitoring camera and the like. In this manner, the object to be operated is optional as long as the direction of the object to be operated is to be changed in a desirable direction, and the driving device can be applied to the object to be operated.
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Description
- The present application claims priority to and incorporates by reference the entire contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-086352 filed in Japan on Apr. 22, 2016.
- The present invention relates to a driving device and a lighting device.
- Conventionally, various lighting devices such as a downlight (universal) have been provided. For example, a lighting device used as the downlight may be embedded in a ceiling. Furthermore, a technology of fixing an electric wire (cable) that is drawn out from a lighting device (driving device) without using an extra part such as a metal fitting has been known (Japanese Laid-open Patent Publication No. 2012-048996).
- However, in the above-described conventional technology, when the irradiation direction of the lighting device (driving device) can be changed to any direction, it is difficult to prevent entanglement of the cable due to the rotational movement of the light device. For example, when the lighting device can be rotationally moved in the horizontal direction, and the irradiation direction of the lighting device can be changed to any direction, there is a possibility that the cable is entangled due to the rotational movement of the lighting device.
- The present invention is made for the foregoing reasons, and an objective of the present invention is to provide a driving device and a lighting device that can prevent a cable from being entangled due to rotational movement.
- It is an object of the present invention to at least partially solve the problems in the conventional technology.
- A driving device according to an embodiment includes a first rotational unit and a holding unit. The first rotational unit is disposed with an object to be operated on one surface side intersecting with a first rotating shaft, and rotationally moves around the first rotating shaft with the object to be operated. The holding unit is disposed on another surface side of the first rotational unit, and rotationally moves with the first rotational unit and holding a cable for supplying power to the object to be operated at a position away from the first rotational unit toward the other surface side, while placing the cable along the first rotating shaft.
- The above and other objects, features, advantages and technical and industrial significance of this invention will be better understood by reading the following detailed description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention, when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a lighting device according to an embodiment; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 3 is a side view (partial perspective view) illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a frame body according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a first rotational unit according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the first rotational unit according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a second rotational unit according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a first driving unit according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the first driving unit according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a second driving unit according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 12 is a main part perspective view illustrating an inclination of the lighting device according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 14 is a rear view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment; -
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an installation example of the lighting device according to the embodiment; and -
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a comparison of cable displacement due to the rotational movement between a lighting device according to a comparative example and the lighting device according to the embodiment. - In the following embodiment, a
lighting device 1 will be described as an example of a driving device, with reference to the accompanying drawings. For example, thelighting device 1 includes alight source 100 as an object to be operated. It should be noted that the usage of the driving device is not limited to thelighting device 1 according to the embodiment that will be described below. The driving device is not limited to thelighting device 1, and may be used as any device corresponding to an object, as long as the direction of the object to be operated can be changed in a desirable direction. The drawings are schematic, and it should also be noted that the dimensional relation of the components and the ratios of the components, for example, may differ from the actual ones. It should further be noted that the respective drawings may include portions that have different dimensional relations and ratios. - First, an overview of the configuration of a
lighting device 1 will be described with reference toFIG. 1 toFIG. 3 .FIG. 1 andFIG. 2 are perspective views each illustrating a lighting device according to an embodiment. More specifically,FIG. 1 is a perspective view of thelighting device 1, when viewed from the opposite side of alight source unit 3. Furthermore,FIG. 2 is a perspective view of thelighting device 1, when viewed from thelight source unit 3 side. InFIG. 2 , a lens (optical member) is omitted so as to illustrate alight source 100 of thelight source unit 3.FIG. 3 is a side view (partial perspective view) illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment. More specifically,FIG. 3 is a diagram of thelighting device 1, when seen through aframe body 10. - In the following, a Y axis indicates a direction along a first rotating shaft (see the rotating
shaft PV 1 inFIG. 16 ) that is a rotating shaft of a firstrotational unit 20, which will be described below. An X axis and a Z axis indicate axes that are orthogonal to each other in the plane perpendicular to the Y axis. For example, the X axis is a direction along a second rotating shaft that is a rotating shaft of a secondrotational unit 30 at a position (initial position) when thelighting device 1 is to be mounted. The following explains the configuration of thelighting device 1 based on the initial position state of thelighting device 1, except where change in direction such as an inclination of thelighting device 1 is referred. - The
lighting device 1 includes theframe body 10, anangle adjustment device 2, thelight source unit 3, a plurality offixtures 4, a pair of covers 5 as a cover unit, aheat sink 60 as a heat radiation unit, aholding unit 70, and acable 8. Thelighting device 1 may also include a power source unit 9 (seeFIG. 15 ). Thelight source unit 3 is an object to be operated the direction of which is to be changed. For example, thelight source unit 3 includes thelight source 100 such as a light emitting diode (LED), areflection plate 101, and aholding member 102 for holding the lens described above. Thelight source 100 may also be a chip on board (COB) and the like. Thelight source unit 3 is mounted on theangle adjustment device 2, and the details will be described later. In the present embodiment, three fixtures 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3 are provided. When the fixtures 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3 need not be distinguished from each other, they are referred to as thefixture 4. - The
frame body 10 and theangle adjustment device 2 that are configurations on the rotational movement of thelighting device 1 will now be described. As illustrated inFIG. 4 , theframe body 10 has a cylindrical shape (sectional surface has an annular shape).FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a frame body according to the embodiment. For example, theframe body 10 is formed of resin and the like. For example, theframe body 10 is embedded in an embedding hole that is provided on a ceiling surface (see a ceiling CL inFIG. 15 ) and the like, and the details will be described later. In the following, the positive Y axis direction is the upward direction, the negative Y axis direction is the downward direction, and a direction perpendicular to the Y axis is the horizontal direction. In this case, for example, the negative Y axis direction is the gravity direction, and a plane perpendicular to the Y axis is a horizontal plane. -
Internal teeth 11 are formed on the inner peripheral surface of theframe body 10. More specifically, theinternal teeth 11 are formed along the inner periphery of an end (hereinafter, also referred to as an “upper end”) of theframe body 10 in the shaft direction. Furthermore, aninner flange unit 12 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of theframe body 10. More specifically, theinner flange unit 12 that extends toward the center from the inner peripheral surface is formed on the other end (hereinafter, also referred to as a “lower end”) of theframe body 10 in the shaft direction. A pair ofprojection units inner flange unit 12. In thelighting device 1, theprojection units frame body 10, and alimit switch 22, which will be described below, restrict the rotational movement of theangle adjustment device 2 around the shaft of theframe body 10, and the details will be described later. InFIG. 4 , thelimit switch 22 is illustrated to indicate the positional relation with theprojection units limit switch 22 is mounted on the firstrotational unit 20, which will be described below. - The
angle adjustment device 2 includes the firstrotational unit 20, the secondrotational unit 30, and aspring member 40, which will be described below. - As illustrated in
FIG. 5 andFIG. 6 , the firstrotational unit 20 has a cylindrical shape.FIG. 5 andFIG. 6 are perspective views each illustrating a first rotational unit according to the embodiment. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , in the firstrotational unit 20, thelight source 100 is disposed so as to face asurface 201 side that intersects with the first rotating shaft, and the firstrotational unit 20 rotationally moves around the first rotating shaft with thelight source 100. Furthermore, as illustrated inFIG. 5 , an opening surface at anouter flange unit 23 side is anothersurface 202. In other words, as illustrated inFIG. 6 , thesurface 201 is an opening surface at the side opposite to theouter flange unit 23. - For example, the first
rotational unit 20 is formed of resin or the like. The firstrotational unit 20 includes abase unit 21. Anouter flange unit 23 that extends toward the outside from the outer peripheral surface is formed on an end (hereinafter, also referred to as an “upper end”) of thebase unit 21 in the shaft direction. Theouter flange unit 23 of the firstrotational unit 20 is slidably supported by the upper end surface of theframe body 10. In this manner, theframe body 10 rotatably supports the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, bearingunits rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction are provided on the inner peripheral surface of thebase unit 21 of the firstrotational unit 20, and the details will be described later. - The
limit switch 22 is disposed in a concave 211 that is formed on a part of the outer periphery of thebase unit 21. Furthermore, the pair ofprojection units inner flange unit 12 of theframe body 10 as described above. Consequently, theprojection units inner flange unit 12 restrict the rotation of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction that is caused by afirst driving unit 27, which will be described below. Alever 221 is provided on thelimit switch 22. In other words, theangle adjustment device 2 electrically detects a rotating operation of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction, using thelimit switch 22 that is disposed in the concave 211 of thebase unit 21 as well as theprojection units inner flange unit 12. - The
angle adjustment device 2 detects the limit of the rotation angle that has been set, when thelever 221 of thelimit switch 22 is rotationally moved by one of theprojection units inner flange unit 12. The limit is used to control the motor, such as to stop operating afirst motor 271, which will be described below. In the present embodiment, the rotation angle of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction is in a range substantially 360 degrees, by thelimit switch 22 as well as theprojection units inner flange unit 12. - The first
rotational unit 20 supports the secondrotational unit 30, and the secondrotational unit 30 rotationally moves around the second rotating shaft being different from the first rotating shaft. As illustrated inFIG. 7 andFIG. 8 , the secondrotational unit 30 has a hollow columnar shape (sectional surface has an annular shape), one side of which is opened.FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a second rotational unit according to the embodiment.FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment. More specifically,FIG. 8 is a plan view excluding thecover 5, theheat sink 60, and the like of thelighting device 1, to illustrate the secondrotational unit 30. For example, the secondrotational unit 30 is formed of resin and the like. The secondrotational unit 30 includes abase unit 31 one surface of which in the shaft direction is formed with a throughhole 311. A holdingmember 104 for holding thelight source 100 to which power is supplied from acable 103 and the like is disposed in the throughhole 311 of thebase unit 31. For example, thecable 103 is integrated into thecable 8 and is drawn out from thelighting device 1, and the details will be described later. Furthermore, a fixinghole 312 for fixing asecond driving unit 32, which will be described below, is provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of thebase unit 31, and the details will be described later. - Furthermore, a pair of pivotally supporting
parts rotational unit 30. The pair of pivotally supportingparts rotational unit 30. For example, in thelighting device 1 illustrated inFIG. 8 , that is, in thelighting device 1 at the initial position, the pair of pivotally supportingparts lighting device 1, the positions of the pivotally supportingparts rotational unit 20. - An
insertion hole 341 is formed in the center portion of the pivotally supportingpart 34. Furthermore, similar to theinsertion hole 341 of the pivotally supportingpart 34, an insertion hole (not illustrated) is formed in the center portion of the pivotally supportingpart 33, and an end of ashaft member 35 is fitted into the insertion hole of the pivotally supportingpart 33. Furthermore, similar to theshaft member 35 of the pivotally supportingpart 33, an end of ashaft member 35 is fitted into theinsertion hole 341 of the pivotally supportingpart 34. - The other ends of the
shaft members 35 that are fitted into the pivotally supportingpart 33 and the pivotally supportingpart 34 are inserted into the bearingunits units shaft member 35 that is fitted into the pivotally supportingpart 33 is inserted into aninsertion hole 241 of the bearingunit 24. Furthermore, for example, the other end of theshaft member 35 that is fitted into the pivotally supportingpart 34 is inserted into aninsertion hole 251 of the bearingunit 25. In this manner, the firstrotational unit 20 rotatably supports the secondrotational unit 30 around the shaft line of the pivotally supportingparts - As illustrated in
FIG. 8 , in the plan view of the secondrotational unit 30, the shaft line of the pivotally supportingparts base unit 31 of the secondrotational unit 30 other than the center. More particularly, inFIG. 8 , in the plan view of the secondrotational unit 30, the shaft line of the pivotally supportingparts base unit 31 of the secondrotational unit 30, in the positive Z axis direction. In the following, a direction toward which the negative Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supportingparts rotational unit 30 rotates in the downward direction, is referred to as a plus direction. Furthermore, a direction toward which the positive Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supportingparts rotational unit 30 rotates in the downward direction, is referred to as a minus direction. - The
first driving unit 27 that rotatably drives the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction and thesecond driving unit 32 that rotatably drives the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction will now be described. - As illustrated in
FIG. 9 andFIG. 10 , thefirst driving unit 27 includes afirst motor 271 serving as a driving source.FIG. 9 andFIG. 10 are perspective views each illustrating a first driving unit according to the embodiment. Agear 273 is mounted on the tip end of anoutput rotating shaft 272 of thefirst motor 271. Thefirst motor 271 is fixed to afirst bracket unit 41 of thespring member 40 that is fixed to the firstrotational unit 20. For example, when theoutput rotating shaft 272 is inserted into a throughhole 411 of thefirst bracket unit 41, and when thefirst motor 271 is fixed to thefirst bracket unit 41 using a fixing mechanism such as a screw, theoutput rotating shaft 272 is disposed so that the direction of theoutput rotating shaft 272 is along the opening surface of theframe body 10. For example, the direction of theoutput rotating shaft 272 of thefirst motor 271 is the direction perpendicular to the Y axis. For example, a stepping motor is used for thefirst motor 271, and thefirst motor 271 is connected to a driving circuit (not illustrated) through a lead wire (not illustrated) extending from thefirst motor 271. - The
gear 273 mounted on theoutput rotating shaft 272 is meshed with agear 282 that is mounted on an end of arotating shaft 281 of afirst gear unit 28 at the side where therotating shaft 281 of thefirst gear unit 28 is inserted into a throughhole 412 of thefirst bracket unit 41. Aworm 283 is mounted on the tip end of therotating shaft 281 of thefirst gear unit 28. In other words, theworm 283 is the worm of a worm gear. Theworm 283 is a screw-shaped gear has a cylindrical shape. - A
shaft conversion unit 29 includes arotating shaft 291, aworm wheel 292, and agear 293. Theworm wheel 292 of theshaft conversion unit 29 is meshed with theworm 283. In other words, theworm wheel 292 of theshaft conversion unit 29 and theworm 283 form a worm gear. Furthermore, thegear 293 of theshaft conversion unit 29 is meshed with theinternal teeth 11 that are formed along the inner periphery of theframe body 10. Consequently, the firstrotational unit 20 rotates in the horizontal direction corresponding to the output of thefirst driving unit 27. Furthermore, although not illustrated inFIG. 9 , thespring member 40 includes awall 413 that surrounds the periphery of thefirst gear unit 28 and theshaft conversion unit 29 as illustrated inFIG. 10 . - The
spring member 40 includes an urgingunit 42 that is formed as a spring. The urgingunit 42 continues to the lower end of thefirst bracket unit 41. Thespring member 40 urges the secondrotational unit 30 in the negative Y axis direction through the urgingunit 42. More specifically, the urgingunit 42 of thespring member 40 urges the positive Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supportingparts rotational unit 30 inFIG. 8 , in the downward direction. In other words, the urgingunit 42 of thespring member 40 urges the secondrotational unit 30 in the minus direction. For example, the urgingunit 42 of thespring member 40 may urge the secondrotational unit 30 over the entire rotation range in the vertical direction. Furthermore, thespring member 40 rotationally moves in the horizontal direction with the secondrotational unit 30. The urgingunit 42 of thespring member 40 may also be provided on a second bracket 322 (seeFIG. 3 ), which will be described below. Thesecond bracket 322 may be a spring member. - Next, the
second driving unit 32 that rotationally moves the secondrotational unit 30 will be described with reference toFIG. 11 .FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a second driving unit according to the embodiment. As illustrated inFIG. 11 , thesecond driving unit 32 includes asecond motor 321 serving as a driving source, the second bracket 322 (seeFIG. 3 ), and afixing gear 323.FIG. 11 illustrates a state excluding thesecond bracket 322 to describe the configuration of thesecond driving unit 32. Furthermore, the configuration of thesecond driving unit 32 illustrated inFIG. 11 indicates a position (state) when thesecond bracket 322 is holding thesecond driving unit 32. - A
gear 325 is mounted on the tip end of anoutput rotating shaft 324 of thesecond motor 321. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , thesecond motor 321 is fixed to thesecond bracket 322 that is fixed to the firstrotational unit 20. For example, when thesecond motor 321 is fixed to thesecond bracket 322 using a fixing mechanism such as a screw, theoutput rotating shaft 324 is disposed so that the direction of theoutput rotating shaft 324 is along the opening surface of theframe body 10. For example, the direction of theoutput rotating shaft 324 of thesecond motor 321 is the direction perpendicular to the Y axis. For example, a stepping motor is used for thesecond motor 321, and thesecond motor 321 is connected to a driving circuit (not illustrated) through a lead wire (not illustrated) extending from thesecond motor 321. - The
gear 325 mounted on theoutput rotating shaft 324 is meshed with alarge diameter gear 362 that is mounted on arotating shaft 361 of a steppedgear unit 36. Asmall diameter gear 363 is also mounted on therotating shaft 361 of the steppedgear unit 36. Thesecond bracket 322 rotatably supports the steppedgear unit 36. - A
gear 372 mounted on arotating shaft 371 of afirst gear unit 37 is meshed with thesmall diameter gear 363 of the steppedgear unit 36. Furthermore, aworm 373 is mounted on the tip end of therotating shaft 371 of thefirst gear unit 37. In other words, theworm 373 is the worm of a worm gear. Theworm 373 is a screw-shaped gear having a cylindrical shape. Thesecond bracket 322 rotatably supports thefirst gear unit 37. - The
fixing gear 323 is meshed with theworm 373 of thefirst gear unit 37. In other words, thefixing gear 323 and theworm 373 form a worm gear. For example, thefixing gear 323 is fixed to the secondrotational unit 30, when ascrew member 328 is screwed into the insertion hole 341 (seeFIG. 7 ) of the secondrotational unit 30. Consequently, the secondrotational unit 30 rotates in the vertical direction, corresponding to the output of thesecond driving unit 32. - A
limit switch 38 is disposed on thesecond bracket 322. Furthermore, a pair ofprojection units limit switch 38 of thefixing gear 323. Thus, theprojection units rotational unit 30 in the vertical direction that is caused by thesecond driving unit 32. A lever (not illustrated) similar to thelever 221 of thelimit switch 22 is provided on thelimit switch 38. In other words, theangle adjustment device 2 electrically detects the rotating operation of the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction, by thelimit switch 38 fixed to thesecond bracket 322 as well as theprojection units fixing gear 323. - The
angle adjustment device 2 detects the limit of the rotation angle that has been set, when the lever of thelimit switch 38 is rotationally moved by one of theprojection units fixing gear 323. The limit is used to control the motor, such as to stop operating thesecond motor 321. In the present embodiment, thelimit switch 38 and theprojection units fixing gear 323 restrict the rotation angle of the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction, to a range from −30 degrees to +45 degrees. - For example,
FIG. 12 illustrates a state when the secondrotational unit 30 is inclined in a direction toward which the negative Z axis direction side of the shaft line of the pivotally supportingparts 33 and 34 (seeFIG. 7 ) of the secondrotational unit 30 rotates in the downward direction, that is, when the secondrotational unit 30 is inclined in the plus direction.FIG. 12 is a main part perspective view illustrating an inclination of the lighting device according to the embodiment. In this manner, the secondrotational unit 30 can rotate to a predetermined angle in both vertical directions. - A structure of the
other surface 202 side (opening surface side of the outer flange unit 23) of the firstrotational unit 20 in thelighting device 1 will now be described with reference toFIG. 13 andFIG. 14 .FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment.FIG. 14 is a rear view illustrating the lighting device according to the embodiment. For example, as illustrated inFIG. 13 , the pair ofcovers 5, theheat sink 60, and the holdingunit 70 are disposed on theother surface 202 side of the firstrotational unit 20 in thelighting device 1. - As illustrated in
FIG. 13 , theheat sink 60 is disposed upright on theother surface 202 side of the firstrotational unit 20. More specifically, theheat sink 60 is fixed to the secondrotational unit 30 of theangle adjustment device 2, and is projected in the positive Y axis direction. A plurality ofheat radiation fins 61 are arranged side by side in theheat sink 60. InFIG. 13 , theheat radiation fins 61 are arranged side by side in the X axis direction. Furthermore, as illustrated inFIG. 13 , it is possible to rotate thelighting device 1 to a desirable angle, by anotch 611 of each of theheat radiation fins 61, without the rotation of thelighting device 1 in the plus direction being restricted by theheat sink 60. - The pair of
covers 5 are overlapped with at least a part of theheat sink 60 on theother surface 202 side of the firstrotational unit 20 excluding the upright portion. The pair ofcovers 5 are provided at positions with theheat sink 60 interposed therebetween, in a direction toward which theheat radiation fins 61 are arranged side by side. InFIG. 13 , the pair ofcovers 5 are provided at positions with theheat sink 60 interposed therebetween, in the X axis direction. Furthermore, aninsertion hole 51 is provided on one of thecovers 5, and for example, thecable 8 for supplying power to thelight source 100 is drawn out from thelighting device 1. - The holding
unit 70 is disposed on theother surface 202 side of the firstrotational unit 20, and rotationally moves with the firstrotational unit 20. For example, the holdingunit 70 is formed of a metal material such as aluminum. The holdingunit 70 may be formed of any material as long as the holdingunit 70 can hold thecable 8 in a desirable direction. Furthermore, the holdingunit 70 holds thecable 8 at a position away from the firstrotational unit 20 toward theother surface 202 side, while placing thecable 8 along the first rotating shaft. A specific configuration of the holdingunit 70 on this point will now be described. - The holding
unit 70 includes a pair ofupright units 71, acoupling unit 72, and a standingunit 721. The pair ofupright units 71 are fixed to the pair ofcovers 5, respectively, and are disposed upright in a direction away from theother surface 202 of the first rotational unit 20 (positive Y axis direction inFIG. 13 ). More specifically, the pair ofupright units 71 are fixed to the pair ofcovers 5, respectively, by anextension unit 711 that is provided on an end of each of the pair ofupright units 71. For example, theextension unit 711 of theupright unit 71 is fixed to thecover 5 using a screw mechanism and the like. - As illustrated in
FIG. 14 , thecoupling unit 72 continues to the pair ofupright units 71. More specifically, both ends of thecoupling unit 72 continue to the other ends (ends in the positive Y axis direction side) of the pair ofupright units 71, respectively. For example, thecoupling unit 72 extends in the horizontal direction (X axis direction inFIG. 14 ), and continues to each of the other ends of the pair ofupright units 71. - As illustrated in
FIG. 14 , distance between the pair ofupright units 71 of the holding unit 70 (X axis direction inFIG. 14 ) is larger than the width of theheat sink 60. Furthermore, thecoupling unit 72 of the holdingunit 70 is provided at a position higher than that of theheat sink 60. More specifically, thecoupling unit 72 of the holdingunit 70 is provided at a position higher than that of theheat sink 60, when the position of theheat sink 60 becomes highest corresponding to the rotational movement of the secondrotational unit 30. Furthermore, the holdingunit 70 and theheat sink 60 rotationally move with the firstrotational unit 20. In this manner, the holdingunit 70 is provided at the position free from obstructing the rotational movement of the secondrotational unit 30. - Furthermore, the standing
unit 721 is a projection that stands along the first rotating shaft and to which thecable 8 is fixed. The standingunit 721 is provided on the center portion of thecoupling unit 72. For example, in the holdingunit 70, the standingunit 721 causes thecable 8 to stand in a direction away from theother surface 202 side of the firstrotational unit 20, at a position where thecable 8 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft. In this manner, thelighting device 1 can prevent the entanglement of a cable due to the rotational movement, by causing thecable 8 to extend along the first rotating shaft at the position where thecable 8 is overlapped with the first rotating shaft. - A specific installation of the
lighting device 1 will now be described with reference toFIG. 15 .FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an installation example of the lighting device according to the embodiment. As illustrated inFIG. 15 , when theframe body 10 is fitted into an embedding hole HL that is provided on the ceiling CL, thelighting device 1 is embedded in the ceiling CL. As illustrated inFIG. 13 , thefixtures 4 are fixed on the outer periphery of theframe body 10 at equal intervals in the circumference direction, and theframe body 10 is fixed in the embedding hole HL by thefixtures 4. In other words, thelighting device 1 is installed on the ceiling CL, by being fitted into the embedding hole HL by thefixtures 4 that extend from the outer periphery of theframe body 10 toward the outside. - For example, the
fixtures 4 are formed of an elastic material and the like, and an installer of thelighting device 1 inserts theframe body 10 into the embedding hole HL, while pushing and narrowing the fixtures 4 (a state when thefixtures 4 are directed upward inFIG. 15 ). After theframe body 10 is inserted into the embedding hole HL, and when thefixtures 4 are spread to the original state by the own urging force behind the ceiling CL (upper side of the ceiling CL), theframe body 10 is fitted into the embedding hole HL, and thelighting device 1 is installed on the ceiling CL. - In this example, as illustrated in
FIG. 15 , thepower source unit 9 of thelighting device 1 is also installed behind the ceiling CL (upper side of the ceiling CL). Thecable 8 that is drawn out from thelighting device 1 is connected to thepower source unit 9. InFIG. 15 , thelighting device 1 and thepower source unit 9 are disposed side by side behind the ceiling CL (upper side of the ceiling CL) in the horizontal direction. Consequently, thelighting device 1 rotates around thepower source unit 9, and distance between theinsertion hole 51 of thecover 5 from which thecable 8 is drawn out from thelighting device 1 and thepower source unit 9 is varied. In this case, simply holding thecable 8 of thelighting device 1 by the holdingunit 70 is insufficient to prevent the entanglement of thecable 8 due to the rotational movement of thelighting device 1. Thus, in thelighting device 1 illustrated inFIG. 15 , a fixture 4-3 among thefixtures 4 holds thecable 8 between the holdingunit 70 and thepower source unit 9. In other words, in thelighting device 1, thecable 8 is held using the fixture 4-3 that is positioned between theinsertion hole 51 of thecover 5 from which thecable 8 is drawn out from thelighting device 1 and thepower source unit 9. More specifically, in the example illustrated inFIG. 15 , thecable 8 is fitted to the standingunit 721 of the holdingunit 70 as well as the fixture 4-3, using a fixingmember 81. Thus, the standingunit 721 of the holdingunit 70 as well as the fixture 4-3 holds thecable 8. Consequently, as illustrated inFIG. 15 , even when thelighting device 1 and thepower source unit 9 are arranged side by side, it is possible to prevent the entanglement of thecable 8 due to the rotational movement of thelighting device 1. - Next, displacement of a cable when the lighting device rotationally moves around the first rotating shaft will now be described with reference to
FIG. 16 .FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a comparison of cable displacement due to the rotational movement between a lighting device according to a comparative example and the lighting device according to the embodiment. - A
lighting device 500 illustrated inFIG. 16 is a lighting device according to a comparative example. In the example illustrated inFIG. 16 , thelighting device 500 includes anupright unit 510 and acoupling unit 520. Thelighting device 500 differs from thelighting device 1 in not including a standing unit that causes acable 80 to stand in a direction away from theother surface 202 of the firstrotational unit 20, at the position where thecable 80 is overlapped with a firstrotating shaft PV 500. The rest of thelighting device 500 is the same as that of thelighting device 1. Thus, the same reference numerals denote the same components as those of thelighting device 1, and descriptions thereof will be omitted. - Because the
lighting device 500 does not include the standing unit that causes thecable 80 to stand in the direction away from theother surface 202 of the firstrotational unit 20, at the position where thecable 80 is overlapped with the firstrotating shaft PV 500, thecable 80 extends from a portion where one of theupright units 510 and thecoupling unit 520 are continued to the portion where thecable 80 is overlapped with the firstrotating shaft PV 500, in an oblique direction. Thus, in thelighting device 500, when thelighting device 500 rotationally moves around the firstrotating shaft PV 500, the displacement of thecable 80 is increased, as illustrated in thedisplacement amount AR 500 inFIG. 16 . - On the other hand, in the
lighting device 1, thelighting device 1 includes the standingunit 721 that causes thecable 8 to stand in the direction away from theother surface 202 of the firstrotational unit 20, at the position where thecable 8 is overlapped with the firstrotating shaft PV 1. Thus, thecable 8 extends in the direction away from theother surface 202 of the firstrotational unit 20, at the position where thecable 8 is overlapped with the firstrotating shaft PV 1. Consequently, in thelighting device 1, when thelighting device 1 is rotationally moved around the firstrotating shaft PV 1, the displacement of thecable 8 is reduced compared to that of thedisplacement amount AR 500 of thecable 80 in thelighting device 500, as illustrated in thedisplacement amount AR 1 inFIG. 16 . Hence, in thelighting device 1, thecable 8 integrally rotates (coaxially rotates) with thelighting device 1, thereby suppressing the load applied to thecable 8. Furthermore, because the displacement amount of the cable is reduced due to the coaxial rotation, thelighting device 1 can reduce constraints made on space. - Furthermore, for example, the
angle adjustment device 2 remotely operates the first driving unit 27 (first motor 271) and the second driving unit 32 (second motor 321) using wireless communication. For example, theangle adjustment device 2 includes a control unit for wirelessly operating the irradiation direction of thelighting device 1. The control unit includes a transmission unit (remote controller) operated by an operator, a reception unit that is provided on the secondrotational unit 30 and that receives control radio waves transmitted from the transmission unit, and a control device that controls the operations of thefirst motor 271 and thesecond motor 321, based on the control waves received by the reception unit. A conventional technique is applied to the control unit. Thus, to simplify the description and drawings, the detailed description and drawings of the control unit will be omitted. - For example, the
angle adjustment device 2 is set so that the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction when a single pulse is applied to thefirst motor 271, and the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction when a single pulse is applied to thesecond motor 321 are matched or about the same degree. In other words, the gear ratio between thefirst driving unit 27 and thesecond driving unit 32 may be determined so that the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction when a single pulse is applied to thefirst driving unit 27, and the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction when a single pulse is applied to thesecond driving unit 32 are matched or about the same degree. - As described above, in the
lighting device 1, the firstrotational unit 20 rotates in the horizontal direction, and as a result, can rotate the irradiation direction (irradiation shaft) in the horizontal direction while maintaining the inclination angle relative to the vertical line. The rotating operation of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction by thefirst driving unit 27, and the rotating operation of the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction by thesecond driving unit 32 have been described separately. However, the control unit can simultaneously control thefirst driving unit 27 and thesecond driving unit 32, when an operator performs the operation using a remote controller. In other words, theangle adjustment device 2 can simultaneously perform the rotating operation of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction and the rotating operation of the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction. - In the present embodiment, the
angle adjustment device 2 includes thefirst driving unit 27 for rotatably driving the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction and thesecond driving unit 32 for rotatably driving the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction, which are disposed on the firstrotational unit 20. By applying theangle adjustment device 2 such as this, it is possible to reduce the size, especially the whole length, of thelighting device 1. For example, it is possible to provide thelighting device 1 suitable for a ceiling universal downlight to be embedded in a ceiling that has a limited depth. Furthermore, by forming theinternal teeth 11 on the inner periphery of theframe body 10, it is possible to reduce not only the size of theangle adjustment device 2 in the horizontal direction, but also the outer diameter of theframe body 10, compared to a case where external teeth are formed on the outer periphery of theframe body 10. Consequently, it is possible to provide thelighting device 1 that can correspond to a smaller embedding hole. - Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. The present invention includes those configured by suitably combining the components described above. Furthermore, further advantages and modifications may easily be derived by those skilled in the art. Thus, the broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications are possible.
- For example, the following configuration is possible. By installing a plurality of the
lighting devices 1 on the ceiling and connecting thelighting devices 1 using wireless communication, the control unit can simultaneously and remotely operate thelighting devices 1 using a single remote controller. Furthermore, the control unit not only remotely operates thelighting devices 1 through the wireless communication, but may also operate thelighting devices 1 by connecting an operation unit that is to be operated by an operator with theangle adjustment device 2 by wire, for example. - Furthermore, in the embodiment, the
lighting device 1 is embedded in a ceiling. However, the present embodiment may also be applied to thelighting device 1 that is connected to an arm or the like, and that is hung down from a ceiling surface or a wall surface; thelighting device 1 that is supported by a base connected to the arm; and the like. Thefirst motor 271 and thesecond motor 321 are not limited to a stepping motor, and may be a direct current (DC) motor, a DC brushless motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, or the like. In this case also, it is possible to simplify the current control by the control unit, when the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the firstrotational unit 20 in the horizontal direction, and the rotation angle (angle displacement amount) of the secondrotational unit 30 in the vertical direction are matched or about the same. - In the embodiment, the driving force of the driving source is the electric drive unit using a motor. However, the driving force of the driving source may also be a manual drive unit such as a hand of a user and the like. The light source as the object to be operated is not limited to the LED, and for example, may also be another light source such as a krypton bulb. Furthermore, the driving device may be used for changing the direction of any object to be operated, in addition to changing the direction of the
light source 100 illustrated in thelighting device 1 according to the embodiment. For example, the object to be operated may be a monitoring camera and the like. In this manner, the object to be operated is optional as long as the direction of the object to be operated is to be changed in a desirable direction, and the driving device can be applied to the object to be operated. - According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent entanglement of the cable due to the rotational movement.
- Although the invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments for a complete and clear disclosure, the appended claims are not to be thus limited but are to be construed as embodying all modifications and alternative constructions that may occur to one skilled in the art that fairly fall within the basic teaching herein set forth.
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